Hajj And Umrah Gift Ideas For The Pilgrimage

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Hajj and Umrah are among the most performed Ibadah in Islam. Muslims from across the globe, in millions, travel every year to the holy city of Makkah for pilgrimage. While Hajj remains the 5th pillar of the Islamic faith as well as an obligation, Umrah is a Sunnah. Nonetheless, both of them house the equivalent significance in the heart of every Muslim. For a pilgrim, getting a chance to perform Umrah and Hajj is the great blessing of Allah Almighty.

After completion of the pilgrimage, it’s also a tradition to bring home some souvenirs for family, friends, and relatives. Therefore, spreading the positivity and Barakah of the Holy Land to those who weren’t present there.

Here are some of the best gift ideas for you to bring on return from Hajj and Umrah.

Zamzam

The purest, holiest and most beneficial water on earth, Zamzam is the most anticipated gift from pilgrims. The Zamzam water remains extracted from inside the Masjid-al-Haram, from the Zamzam well that is located just 20 meters east of the Holy Kaabah. The concept itself explains the purity and importance of Zamzam Water for Muslims. ...
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Dates

Dates are the second most preferred and desirable gift from pilgrims. Saudia Arabia is a land of Dates. Here, hundreds of different kinds of dates are grown and sold. Despite that, dates bought and grown in the holy land are just exceptionally health-giving and delicious. The best type of Date is Ajwa, the one Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) also loved to eat. Thus, you can easily buy these dates from any market in Makkah, Madinah or elsewhere is Saudia Arabia.

Itar

Star, alcohol-free Fragrance, is also a great idea for a gift. The most common in this regard is the Oudh fragrance. While replicas are also present, the real Oudh Fragrance costs anywhere from around 51 GBP to 70 GBP for a small bottle which is very expensive. Thus, you can select the one that best matches your affordability and budget.

Prayer Mat and Tasbih

Prayer Mat and Tasbih are also great souvenirs to bring. Although most of these prayer mats are made in Turkey, even the ones present in Saudi markets, its association with holy land is of great significance for Muslims. Tasbih, on the other hand, also comes in a variety of options, types, sizes, colors, and beads. Costing from 2 GBP to 50 GBP. These are some of those gifts that remain in use throughout the world by Muslims, every day of the year.

Snacks

A treat for your taste buds; Saudi snacks are completely different in taste. Therefore, becoming one of the best options for gifts. You can buy Chocolates, Energy Bars, Dry-fruits, Nuts, Fruit Drinks and Juices, and everting of the sort to give to your family.

If you are traveling for Umrah or Hajj through your hajj packages Birmingham or from any other city of the world, these are some of the best gift ideas for you to bring on your return.

I am Ady Grewal and specifically providing information about all kinds of Umrah Packages through Islamic Travel. Truly, my major purpose is to make sure the religious obligation of UK based Muslim brothers and sisters by providing the information of cheapest packages from the UK to Saudi Arabia. If you are interested to perform Umrah, so you are at the absolutely right place. May Allah (SWT) fulfill your holy dream.